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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,660.93, 5,050.76 and 2,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,660.93, 5,050.76 and 2,335.23 is: 3,221.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,660.93 : 5,050.76 = 2,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,660.93/5,050.76 = 2,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,660.93x = 5,050.76 × 2,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,660.93x = 11,794,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,794,674.60/3,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.77

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